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New council holds first official meeting inside Meaford Hall Monday
Meaford’s new mayor and council met officially for the first time Monday inside Meaford Hall to recite the declaration of office and share a few words of thanks and inspiration. Justice Herman Wilton-Siegel presided over the formalities while clerk Matt Smith emceed the event to officially welcome mayor Ross Kentner, deputy mayor Shirley Keaveney, and […]
Police seek help to identify driver in Meaford hit-and-run
Police released blurry photos of a suspect who might have backed into a light standard in Meaford and fled on Nov. 3. Grey Bruce OPP said an unknown driver on Boucher Street East backed into a light standard, which fell onto overhead power lines, then left. Police would like to speak with the driver in […]
Local group to celebrate 25 years of helping to end hunger
A local group committed to raising funds for global food sustainability through agriculture is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month with a turkey dinner fundraiser. The Bighead River Foodgrains growing project has worked in the Meaford area since 1997 and has raised $639,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. On Friday, Nov. 18, at the Meaford […]
Kentner wins Meaford’s race for mayor with positive change mantra
Ross Kentner moved to Meaford in 1956. Now he’ll lead. The one-term councillor who made his career in radio broadcasting before retiring in 2018 and entering municipal politics is the new mayor-elect of Meaford. “I arrived in Meaford in 1956 and lived here until this present time and I know this town produces champions and […]
Award winners celebrated following 25th Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
Meaford’s 25th Annual Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival returned after a two-year hiatus to a swell of support and a surge of energy, according to festival organizers. Festival chair Donna Earl said the enthusiasm was overwhelming. “From the turnout for the parade to the crowds on the streets, and the residents’ participation in the apple […]